The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

the heat rise on both

more than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken the

her who initiated. She

their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and

to this, and her heart warmed

But...

with her arm while her other hand

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his

what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly,

hand

that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted of

stare at one of the monitors,

able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You

[No problem]

voice echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

a problem. I'll get back at you in

"Got it."

communication shut off after

Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk

we should be able to meet our

unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet

but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month to maintain

mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with

the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn

complete, we can relax for another

the pen on the table and reclined on his

stared at the

sure is

for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient

he took over his role that he understood just

think about

his chest tighten

time had passed, he couldn't move

or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that kept his mind

he want such

Ding—!

received a message. It was

We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want

blinked a couple of times as heavy silence fell upon the

down, but when he saw

all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started

'Calm down Ryan.'

rough breathing, and even then, he could feel

"Huff…huff…"

brought

[Okay.]

One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of

seat once he

his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring

go on, I

***

"We're here."

stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared

closed my eyes while breathing in

'Here I am.'

Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet

put how I was feeling into words,

away at the little sanity that

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